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to Marquis de Lafayette

Captain Savage attests that Peter de [Lemay] of his detachment has served as a matross in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery for three years. Recommends him for discharge. This document apparently served as a register of provision orders; there are...

GLC02437.00955

to Henry Knox

Captain John Savage writes to ask for Knox's recommendation for a job. Savage explains that Colonel William Burbeck has recently died, and the berth is unoccupied. Plenty of people are applying for the position, including Savage, so he hopes that...

GLC02437.03177

to Henry Knox

Written from Weston, likely in Massachusetts, near Boston. Thanks Knox for his kind letters. Reports that "Unfortunately for me all the wishes and exertions of my friends in my behalf have proved abortive. Maj.r Perkins has that appointment."...

GLC02437.03217